November weather
Mexico's National Weather Service (SMN) sets the end of the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico hurricane season on November 30; each storm's dates, track and strength vary from year to year. November is a transition month: the first nortes usually arrive and temperatures drop compared with summer. For a sense of what to expect, the SMN publishes monthly temperature and rainfall averages based on 30-year periods; also check the forecast close to your trip.
Flamingos: high season begins
CONANP, Mexico's protected areas commission, says Ría Celestún can be visited year-round, but the largest gatherings of flamingos and migratory birds occur between November and February. In winter, flamingos concentrate between Ría Celestún and Los Petenes. That makes November a great time for the Flamingo Route tour.
What to do in November
- Celestún, for the flamingos.
- Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Izamal, with more pleasant temperatures for walking.
- Cenotes, enjoyable all year round.
- Hanal Pixán, Yucatán's Day of the Dead tradition, takes place in late October and early November; we have a dedicated guide.
Seasonal deals
November brings sales like the Buen Fin. Ask about Mary Tours' seasonal deals on WhatsApp. Plus, booking from this page as a group of 4 to 20, Bacalar, Isla Mujeres and Tulum come with a per-person coupon all year.
Fun facts
- The Atlantic hurricane season ends on November 30.
- More flamingos gather in Celestún from November to February.
- The SMN's climate normals are 30-year averages.
Related tours
Nature · 9 h
Celestún and the pink flamingos
The largest flamingo colony in North America
from $1,600 MXN per person
See itinerary
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily
- 8:00 AM Departure from the office — An hour and a half west, out to the port.
- 9:30 AM Boat ride — Flamingo and bird watching, the mangrove tunnel, the freshwater spring and the Maya bath on the sandbar.
- 11:00 AM Lunch by the beach — Fish, octopus or shrimp from the gulf, at a table facing the sea.
- 1:00 PM Free time on the beach — Almost three hours to swim, walk the shore or do nothing at all.
- 4:00 PM Back to Mérida — Arriving around five.
Included: Transport, Guide, Boat ride, Lunch from a set menu
Not included: Drinks
Archaeology · 11 h
Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid
Four stops in one day, and none of them rushed
from $1,200 MXN per person
See itinerary
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily
- 8:00 AM Departure from the office — An hour on the road to Izamal. The guide uses the drive to set up what comes next.
- 9:00 AM San Antonio de Padua Convent — The story of the 16th-century Franciscan convent told in its atrium, then free time to walk the yellow town.
- 11:15 AM Chichén Itzá — Guided walk through the Temple of Kukulkán, the Sacred Cenote, the Ball Court, the Tzompantli and the Jaguars and Eagles platform.
- 1:45 PM Regional lunch in Kaua — Buffet of Yucatecan dishes: cochinita, relleno negro, lime soup and meat-free options.
- 3:00 PM Selva Maya cenote — The swim lands exactly when the sun is at its worst. Changing rooms and showers on site.
- 4:20 PM Valladolid — Francisco Cantón Rosado park with its original railings, the church of San Servacio and the murals in the town hall.
- 8:00 PM Back in Mérida — We drop you off where the day started.
Included: Air-conditioned transport, General culture guide, Regional buffet lunch
Not included: Chichén Itzá entrance, Cenote entrance, Drinks
Cenotes · 7 h
The four cenotes of Santa Bárbara
Four different cenotes and a lunch made by hand
from $1,450 MXN per person
See itinerary
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily
- 10:00 AM Departure from the office — An hour on the road to Homún, through the ring of cenotes.
- 11:00 AM Cascabel cenote — Closed, cave type. You descend inside and the water sits in half-light: the most striking of the four.
- 11:30 AM Chaksikín cenote — Semi-open. You go down between limestone walls painted with Maya-themed murals.
- 12:00 PM Xooch cenote — Semi-open, with a shaft of light that falls straight onto the water mid-morning.
- 12:30 PM Pool Cocom cenote — Open and surrounded by vegetation. You swim along a channel out to the wide part.
- 1:30 PM Regional lunch — Home cooking with hand-made tortillas. Plenty of time to eat without rushing.
- 4:00 PM Back to Mérida — An hour back, arriving around five.
Included: Transport, Certified guide, Entry to all four cenotes, Regional lunch
Not included: Drinks with lunch
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Yucatán?
Yes: hurricane season ends, the heat eases and the best flamingo season in Celestún begins.
When does hurricane season end?
On November 30, according to the SMN.
Are there flamingos in November?
Yes; CONANP says the largest concentrations in Ría Celestún occur from November to February.
Are there discounts in November?
Ask about seasonal deals on WhatsApp; the per-person coupon on Bacalar, Isla Mujeres and Tulum applies all year for groups.
